For Michael “Nick” Nichols, it’s all about passion – finding a powerful way to document or glorify something you care about. He is also driven – by the work ethic born of a tough upbringing, and by a need to express himself, but later by the injustices he saw in the way we treat nature. “I found the vehicle in photography, I found the cause in the environment, and I found the patron in National Geographic.” Nichols joined Anastasia Photo in 2013

In July 1966, LIFE magazine published a remarkable feature story on the man Frank Sinatra reportedly once called “the only true genius in show business” — Mr. Ray Charles. Whether or not he was the only genius in show business is debatable; but there’s no getting around the fact that Ray Charles is one of a handful of the most influential American musicians in history. A prodigious pianist, soulful songwriter and vocalist of astonishing range and power, Charles transformed the pop-culture landscape with his melding of gospel, blues and R&B music during the 1950s.

The ‘Underwater Waterfall’ Illusion at Mauritius Island
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of the African continent…
Located at the Southwestern tip of the island you will find a fascinating illusion. When viewed from above, a runoff of sand and silt deposits creates the impression of an ‘underwater waterfall’…

Morning Collection of Coffee Images
There are not so many things that connect people all around the world and one of such things is coffee. What can be better than cup of hot coffee in the morning? “Two cups” – real coffee lovers will surely answer, and they will be absolutely right.

The Winners From It’s A Pets Life Photo Contest By Shelter Me Photography

Congratulations to the jury selection “Water Dog” by jvcron

Congratulations to the First Runner Up Winner “Molly & Ollie” by melissakelly

Congratulations to the Second Runner Up Winner “Peeta” by SmallTownGirl

Congratulations to the People’s Choice Winner “Fur” by jessicaeik

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Shelter-Me Photography: (SMP) is a 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit organization based in Boulder, Colorado. SMP’s mission is to change the way people view shelter pets and expedite their adoptions into forever homes by professionally photographing and promoting them in coordination with their caregivers and teaching shelter-photography workshops to members of the animal-welfare community.